American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, 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 envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling 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 not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.