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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

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

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

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

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling 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 not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.