US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful 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 picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.