US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 stated.

He described 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."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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