American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint 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 nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.