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Taking action reminiscent of TV series watches, Denmark's foreign ministry has created a night watch team—far from guarding against mythical foes, but to track the US president while Denmark sleeps.

This night watch starts at 5pm local time daily and concludes with a summary compiled at 7 a.m., which is then distributed throughout the Danish government and relevant offices covering statements made and events taking place.

The role is understood to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic dispute between Copenhagen and Washington over Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich territory.

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

A source close to the foreign office stated, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in the region and the time difference separating Copenhagen and the United States were a significant factor prompting this arrangement in the earlier months.”

Rather than all staff needing to immediately reach for their devices to catch up on updates from the US, the foreign office explained it had made a collective effort to stay updated on Trump activities.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark's primary partner was dead. “Alliances are founded on shared principles and a common threat perception,” he added. “The president shares neither of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with most Europeans.”