US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling 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."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.