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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy 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.