US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

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

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

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.