American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.