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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly 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 representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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