American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.