US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.