US Military Operation on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.