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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

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

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 described 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 Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.