American Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American 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 US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

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

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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