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

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated 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 "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global competition 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" 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 issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed 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 couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.