American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard 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 intervene about it," she observed.