US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 stated.

He characterized 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 Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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