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

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global competition 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director 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 station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.