US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" 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 delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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