American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global competition 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.