American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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