American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

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

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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