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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners 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 US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed 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 on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.