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

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.