US Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 stated.

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."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.