American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 characterized 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.