US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, 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 joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.