US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 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."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.