American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard 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.