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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid 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 American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global competition 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.