US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We 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. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power competition 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric 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 unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.