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

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern 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 inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, 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?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.