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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, 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 unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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