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

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 stated.

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 global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified 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 shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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