US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

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

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing 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 deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.