American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.