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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global 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 both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

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

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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