US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued 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 sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.