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

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together 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 ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.