US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally 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 additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, 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 envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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