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

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American 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 United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, 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 decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 remarked.

He described 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 Local Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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