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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 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 reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.