American Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global competition 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted 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 unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.