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

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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