US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’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 North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent 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 "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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