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

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative 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."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration'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 expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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 annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.