American Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" 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 decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 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 Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders 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."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.