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

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power competition 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.