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

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now 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 who could intervene about it," she observed.