American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.