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

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued 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 shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.