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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global competition 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" 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 issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.