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Taking action inspired by TV series watches, Denmark's foreign affairs department has initiated a night watch team—not guarding against mythical threats, but to monitor Donald Trump while Copenhagen sleeps.

This night watch begins at 5 p.m. in Denmark each day and ends with a summary compiled at 7am, which is then distributed across the Danish government and concerned offices covering statements made and events that occurred.

This position is believed to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic dispute between Copenhagen and Washington over the Arctic island this spring, when the American leader suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich territory.

Analysts point out that this measure 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.

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

Rather than all staff needing to immediately reach for their devices to stay informed on news from the United States, the foreign office explained it had undertaken a coordinated approach to remain informed on Trump actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this move showed, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the US as Denmark’s primary partner was dead. “Partnerships are built on common values and a common threat perception,” he said. “The president lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”