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

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of 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 cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service 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 statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.