US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

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

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

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.