US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also 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 diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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