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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.