American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 stated.

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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "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 sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station 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.