American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern 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 nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted 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 unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.