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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified 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 nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.