US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

He described 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."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified 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 overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.