American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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