US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.