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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American 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 guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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