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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

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

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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