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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global rivalry in the polar region. "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."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint 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 island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis 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 few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.