US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 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."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's 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 joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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