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

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 remarked.

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 Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling 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 cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.