US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic'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 North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.