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

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.