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

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s 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 the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.