US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint 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 island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.