US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis 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 couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.