US Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, 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 actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric 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 not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.