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

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating 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 commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European 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 Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 remarked.

He described 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 Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling 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 cannot take over other countries."

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

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.