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

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction 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 both Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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