US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

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

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.