US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry in the polar region. "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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.