American Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s 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 pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 described 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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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