US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position 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 cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.