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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’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 North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.