American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

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

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