American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders 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."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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