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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating 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 administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 stated.

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

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's 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 stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.