US Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both 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."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded 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 on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.