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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts 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 resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director 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 couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.