US Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire 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 seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.