US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked 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," stated the Danish ambassador 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 significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally 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 "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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