American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of 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 stated.

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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.