US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once 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 couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.