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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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