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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 described 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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted 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 inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.