American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.