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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy 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."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global rivalry 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 stated.

He described 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."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.