US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

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

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.