American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our 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 the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global rivalry 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 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 intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.