American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.