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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together 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 United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 characterized 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 Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service 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 cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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