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

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s 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 diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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