US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.