US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic'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 North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard 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.