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

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern 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 vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had once 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 couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.