American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power competition 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

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

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.