US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis 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 couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.