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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.