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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying 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 representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He characterized 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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers 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."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.