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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented 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 must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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