US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.