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

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

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

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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