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

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders 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."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.