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

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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