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

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared 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 Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 stated.

He described 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 Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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