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

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire 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 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 Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted 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 unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.