US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 stated.

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 Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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