US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to 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 Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

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

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