US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling 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."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.