US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to 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 collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered 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 nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents 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 over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently 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 unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.