US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 "very small 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 "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "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 sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.