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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment 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 unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of 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 stated.

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 Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.