US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 described 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 Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.