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

The latest 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 former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee 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."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

He described 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst 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 troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.