American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing global rivalry 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also 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?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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