US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to 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 United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 characterized 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" 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 stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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