US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

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

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling 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 inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.