US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.