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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority 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 territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.