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

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate 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 North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

He characterized 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 Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.