US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US 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 United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of 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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "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 territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.