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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 remarked.

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 Local Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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