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

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power competition 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 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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful 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 picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.