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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

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

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.