US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "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 self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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