US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’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 guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global rivalry 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 stated.

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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful 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 overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.