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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting 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 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 reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.