US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.