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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to 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 commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

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

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