American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

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

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

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered 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 vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.