US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not 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 appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.