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

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.