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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.