US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions 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 Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power rivalry in the polar region. "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 cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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