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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently 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 not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.