US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

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

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.