American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners 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 ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's 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 unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex 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 also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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