American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 described 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."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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