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In a move reminiscent of TV series guards, the Danish foreign ministry has initiated a night watch unit—not guarding against mythical foes, but to track Donald Trump while Denmark sleeps.

The night monitoring starts at 5 p.m. in Denmark each day and ends with a summary produced at 7 a.m., which is then circulated across government departments and concerned offices detailing what was said and developments that occurred.

The role is believed to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic dispute between Denmark and Washington over the Arctic island earlier this year, when the US president threatened taking control of the resource-rich territory.

Observers point out that this measure is among several examples of how Denmark's foreign policy and its government administration have had to adjust to the changed landscape of the Trump's current term.

A source close to the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in the region and the time zone gap between Denmark and the US were a significant factor introducing this system during the earlier months.”

Instead of all staff having to immediately check their phones to catch up on news from the US, the foreign office explained it had made a collective effort to remain informed on the president's actions.

An expert, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the US as Denmark's primary partner was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he added. “The president lacks both of those with Denmark and it can be said he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”