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

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated 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 further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint 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 sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.