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

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 remarked.

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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently 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 unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.