American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 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 Indigenous Resistance

In response 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 forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

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

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