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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric 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 do anything about it," she observed.