American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying 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 envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified 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 also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.