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

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

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

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