US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Future Greenland Annexation.

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor 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."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global competition 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 stated.

He described 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary 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 must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted 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 soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.