American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work 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, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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