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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.