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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry in the Arctic. "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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.