US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "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 seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.