American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.