American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified 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 sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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