US Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.