US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.