American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves 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 publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost 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 gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 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 Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently 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 unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.