US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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