US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "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 residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.