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

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 stated.

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

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying 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 cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst 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 station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.