US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.