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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once 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 couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.