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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified 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 nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.