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

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition 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 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful 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 overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.