US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy 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 substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.