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

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "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 vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.