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

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions 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, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power rivalry in the Arctic. "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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.