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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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