US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer 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 broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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