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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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