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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern 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 volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.