American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, 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 forceful rebuke: "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 territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.