US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"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 Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.