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

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global rivalry in the polar region. "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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.