US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 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."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously 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 few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.