US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power competition 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 stated.

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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.