US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 stated.

He described 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."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.