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

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global competition 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 stated.

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

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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