American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern 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 complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently 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.