US Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

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

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.