US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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