American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.