American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.