American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 stated.

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

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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