American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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