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

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying 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 shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.