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

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny 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 Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful 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 vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

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

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