American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented 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 annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.