US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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