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

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

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

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 remarked.

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 Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.