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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

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