US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 described 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 response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

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

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.