US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global competition 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 stated.

He characterized 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.