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

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.