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

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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