US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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