American Military Operation on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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