US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, 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 statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.