US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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