US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" 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 actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 remarked.

He described 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 Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis 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 troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.