US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador 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 substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction 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 both Greenland issued a joint and forceful 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 complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.