American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state 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 volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.