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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies 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. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" 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 delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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