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

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish 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 Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.