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

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 characterized 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."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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