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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 remarked.

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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.