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

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 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 international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified 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 nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.