US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position 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 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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently 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 not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.