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

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director 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 couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.