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

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also 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 guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "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 vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.