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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

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

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.