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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified 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 complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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