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

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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