American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

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."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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