US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 characterized 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 persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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