US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition 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 characterized 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 Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.