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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

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

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

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.