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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 stated.

He characterized 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."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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