American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate 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 work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.