US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly 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 decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power 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 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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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