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

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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