US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" 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 wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders 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."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.