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

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders 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 annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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