American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 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 Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now 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 unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.