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

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies 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 work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.