American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 remarked.

He characterized 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 Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.