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

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic'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 North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 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."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary 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."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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