US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both 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."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.