American Attack on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of 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 stated.

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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish 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 rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.