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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.