US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over 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 little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing 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 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.