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In a move inspired by TV series watches, the Danish foreign ministry has initiated a nighttime monitoring unit—far from guarding against fantasy foes, but to track Donald Trump while Denmark sleeps.

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

This position is believed to have been introduced following the bilateral dispute between Denmark and Washington regarding the Arctic island earlier this year, when the US president suggested taking control of the resource-rich island.

Analysts note that this initiative is one of multiple examples of how Denmark's foreign policy and its government administration have had to adapt to the new reality of the second Trump administration.

An insider familiar with the foreign office stated, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in the region and the time zone gap between Denmark and the US was a significant reason prompting this arrangement during the earlier months.”

Instead of everybody having to immediately reach for their devices to stay informed on updates from the US, the ministry explained it had undertaken a coordinated approach to stay updated on the president's actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the notion of the US as Denmark's largest and most important ally was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he added. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and it can be said he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”