American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked 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 representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power competition 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 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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" 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 forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.