American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible 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.