American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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