American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power rivalry in the polar region. "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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.