US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island'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 legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.