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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence 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 couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.