US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 remarked.

He described 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."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, 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 over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted 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 few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.