US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

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

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

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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