American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US 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 diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers 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."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.