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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate 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 collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.