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In a move reminiscent of TV series guards, the Danish foreign ministry has created a night watch team—not guarding against fantasy foes, but to monitor the US president as Copenhagen is asleep.

The night watch starts at 5 p.m. in Denmark each day and concludes with a summary produced at 7am, which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and concerned agencies covering what was said and developments that occurred.

This position is understood to have been introduced following the diplomatic row between Denmark and Washington regarding Greenland this spring, when the US president threatened taking control of the strategic territory.

Observers point out that this initiative is among multiple instances of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adjust to the changed landscape of the Trump's current term.

A source familiar with the ministry remarked, “It's accurate to say that the situation in the region and the time difference separating Denmark and the US were a significant factor prompting this arrangement during the spring.”

Instead of everybody having to immediately check their phones to stay informed on updates from the US, the foreign office said it had undertaken a coordinated approach to remain informed on Trump activities.

An expert, a ex- senior analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this move showed, “as long understood,” that the idea of the US as Denmark's primary ally was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” Kaarsbo added. “The president shares neither of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with most Europeans.”