US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry in the Arctic. "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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both 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."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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