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

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global competition 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.