US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's 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," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power competition 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.