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

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"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. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.