US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst 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 deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.