American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect 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 recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. 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 island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.