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

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power competition 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory'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 declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.