American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 stated.

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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented 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 annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.