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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally 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 president declined to exclude the resorting to military force 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 remarked.

He characterized 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 Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. 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 seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.