American Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly 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 praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful 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 complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently 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 who could intervene about it," she concluded.