American Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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