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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 stated.

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."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.