US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's 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 joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric 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 unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.