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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies 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 US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer 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 assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently 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 intervene about it," she observed.