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

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 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 international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" 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 joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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