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

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat 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 our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" 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 issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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