American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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