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

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence 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 couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.