American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, 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 continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 stated.

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 Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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