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

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate 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 equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.