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

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift 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 Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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