American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action 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 stated.

He characterized 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."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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