US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.