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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

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

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