US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating 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 president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

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 Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing 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 station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.