American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "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 sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.