American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 stated.

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 international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.