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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action 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 remarked.

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 Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

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

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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