US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 "tiny 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 Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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