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

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

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

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.