US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing global competition 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 value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.