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

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy 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.