American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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