American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

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, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling 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 inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.