US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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