American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling 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 must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.