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Taking action inspired by TV series guards, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a night watch unit—far from guarding against mythical threats, but to track Donald Trump as Copenhagen is asleep.

This night monitoring starts at 5pm in Denmark daily and concludes with a report compiled at 7 a.m., which is then distributed across the Danish government and concerned offices detailing what was said and events that occurred.

This position is believed to have been established following the diplomatic row between Copenhagen and the US over the Arctic island this spring, when the US president threatened taking control of the strategic island.

Observers point out that this measure is one of several instances of how Denmark's foreign policy and its civil service have had to adjust to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

A source familiar with the foreign office remarked, “It's accurate to say that the circumstances in the region and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the United States were quite an important factor introducing this system during the earlier months.”

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

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the US as Denmark’s primary partner was no longer valid. “Partnerships are founded on shared principles and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo said. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”