American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island 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 conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small 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 Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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