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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny 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 Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.