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

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded 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 troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.