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

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency 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 rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted 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 soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.