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

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep 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 work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power rivalry in the polar region. "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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.