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

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 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 global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now 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 which power could intervene about it," she observed.