US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.