American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global competition in the polar region. "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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "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 island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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