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

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated 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 serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

He described 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 Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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