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

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex 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 little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.