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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 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."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now 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 unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.