American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor 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 events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 characterized 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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.