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

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.