American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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 must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible 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 do anything about it," she concluded.