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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally 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 ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.