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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "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 vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once 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 couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.