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

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 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."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling 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 must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire 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.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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