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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic 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 member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action 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 remarked.

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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.