American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment 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 capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency 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 must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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