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

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, 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 joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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