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

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint 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 picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.