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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint 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 shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted 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 couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.