US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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