American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "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 vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.