American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

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

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.