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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared 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 further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, 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 representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint 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 picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.