US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of 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 stated.

He characterized 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 global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.