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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

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

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

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

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded 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 few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.