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

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

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

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power rivalry 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 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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both 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."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.