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

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor 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 praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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