American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global competition 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction 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 Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.