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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders 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."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.