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

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment 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 serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered 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 nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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