American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

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

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers 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 annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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