US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners 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.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

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

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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