US Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.