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

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 stated.

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 persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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 must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence 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 who could intervene about it," she concluded.