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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 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."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying 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 cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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