US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling 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 take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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