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

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent 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 volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.