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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

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

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.