American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing global competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.