American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 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."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

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

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