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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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 "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.