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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important 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 rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously 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 troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.