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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.