American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 stated.

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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "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 overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing 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 station a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.