US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.