US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also 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 North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "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 picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently 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 unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.