American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate 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 guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

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

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.