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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power competition 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, 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 delivered 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 complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.