American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, 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 actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air 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 during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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 delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

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

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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