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

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, 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 representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global competition 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 remarked.

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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.