US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "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 territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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