American Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift 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," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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