American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 stated.

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

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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