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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent 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 volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 stated.

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

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

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

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.