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

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" 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 issued a unified and stern 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 nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.