US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted 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 not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.