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

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed 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 troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.