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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.