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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies 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 US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.