American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers 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 nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.