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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.