American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together 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 US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 characterized 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 Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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