US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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