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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.