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

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

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 global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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