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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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