US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 remarked.

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."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both 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 complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.