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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously 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 soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.