US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful 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 complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now 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 who could do anything about it," she concluded.