American Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared 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 ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued 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 nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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