US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly 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."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.