US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous 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 "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.