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

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’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 ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern 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 complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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