US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state 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 "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.