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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders 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."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.