US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

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

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.