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

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying 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 administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 described 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 Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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