US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value 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 forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.