US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 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 Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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