US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish 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 take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.