US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer 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 broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.