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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American 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 ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage 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 option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.