US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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 must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.