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

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global rivalry 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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