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Taking action reminiscent of TV series watches, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a night watch unit—far from guarding against mythical foes, but to track the US president as Denmark sleeps.

The night watch begins at 5pm local time daily and ends with a summary compiled at 7am, which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and relevant offices detailing what was said and events taking place.

This position is believed to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic dispute between Denmark and the US regarding Greenland this spring, when the US president suggested taking control of the strategic territory.

Analysts point out that this measure is among several examples of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adjust to the new reality of the second Trump administration.

An insider close to the foreign office stated, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in the region and the time difference separating Copenhagen and the United States were a significant factor introducing this system in the earlier months.”

Instead of all staff having to promptly reach for their phones to stay informed on updates from the US, the ministry said it had undertaken a coordinated approach to remain informed on the president's actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this development demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the US as Denmark's largest and most important ally was dead. “Alliances are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” he added. “The president shares neither of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with most Europeans.”