American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

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

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now 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 who could do anything about it," she observed.