US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now 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 who could intervene about it," she observed.