American Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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