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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power rivalry in the polar region. "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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric 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 unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.