US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 stated.

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."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.