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

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our 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 ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

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

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

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 must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.