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

This night watch starts at 5pm local time each day and concludes with a report compiled at 7 a.m., which is then circulated across the Danish government and concerned offices detailing statements made and developments that occurred.

The role is understood to have been established following the diplomatic dispute between Denmark and the US regarding the Arctic island earlier this year, when the US president suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich island.

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

An insider close to the foreign office remarked, “It is fair to say that the situation in Greenland and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the United States were quite an important factor introducing this system in the spring.”

Rather than all staff having to promptly reach for their devices to stay informed on updates from the United States, the ministry said it had made a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump actions.

An expert, a former chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this development showed, “as long understood,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark’s primary ally was no longer valid. “Partnerships are built on shared principles and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo added. “The president shares neither of those with us and it can be said he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”