American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.