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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 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 Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented 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 reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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