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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared 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 the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying 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 complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.