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

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.