US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears 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. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power competition 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.