American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American 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 work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.