US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.