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

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to 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 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.