American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global rivalry in the polar region. "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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.