American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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