American Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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