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In a move reminiscent of fictional guards, the Danish foreign affairs department has initiated a nighttime monitoring unit—not guarding against fantasy foes, but to track the US president as Copenhagen sleeps.

The night watch begins at 5pm local time each day and concludes with a summary compiled at 7am, which is then circulated across the Danish government and concerned agencies covering statements made and developments that occurred.

The role is understood to have been established following the bilateral dispute between Denmark and the US over Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader threatened taking control of the resource-rich island.

Analysts note that this initiative is among multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adjust to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

An insider close to the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the situation in the region and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the US was a significant factor introducing this system during the earlier months.”

Instead of all staff having to promptly reach for their devices to catch up on updates from the United States, the foreign office explained it had undertaken a collective effort to stay updated on the president's actions.

An expert, a ex- senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the notion of the US as Denmark’s primary ally was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” he added. “Trump shares neither of those with Denmark and I would argue he lacks it with most Europeans.”