US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.