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

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

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

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.