US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

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

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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