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

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US 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 United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

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

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.