US Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global 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 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 Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.