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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently 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 which power could intervene about it," she observed.