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

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, 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 statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted 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 not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.