American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. 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.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

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

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.