US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.