American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We 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. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 stated.

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

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing 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 couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.