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

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift 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 Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global 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 remarked.

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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying 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 annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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