American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

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

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish 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 rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.