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Taking action reminiscent of fictional watches, Denmark's foreign affairs department has initiated a night watch unit—far from guarding against fantasy threats, but to monitor Donald Trump as Copenhagen is asleep.

The night monitoring starts at 5pm local time each day and ends with a report produced at 7 a.m., which is then circulated throughout the Danish government and concerned offices detailing statements made and events taking place.

This position is understood to have been established following the bilateral row between Denmark and the US over Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader threatened acquiring control of the resource-rich territory.

Analysts point out that this measure is one of multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adjust to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

An insider familiar with the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in the region and the time difference between Denmark and the US were a significant factor prompting this arrangement during the spring.”

Rather than all staff needing to immediately check their devices to stay informed on news from the US, the foreign office explained it had made a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this move demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark’s largest and most important partner was no longer valid. “Alliances are built on shared principles and a common threat perception,” he said. “Trump lacks both of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with most Europeans.”