US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency 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 stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.