US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency 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 cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.