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

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 remarked.

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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst 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 couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.