American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm 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 Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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