US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Greenland Annexation.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep 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 United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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