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

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

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

He described 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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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