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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 remarked.

He described 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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.