American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry in the Arctic. "I don't rule it out. I don't say I'm going to do it, but I don't rule out anything... We need Greenland very badly," he stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.