American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security 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 resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.