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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 remarked.

He characterized 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."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

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

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