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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful 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 complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.