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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both 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."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station 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 concluded.