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

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’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 North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying 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 president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service 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 forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.