American Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 remarked.

He described 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 Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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