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

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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