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Taking action reminiscent of fictional watches, the Danish foreign affairs department has initiated a night watch team—far from guarding against mythical foes, but to monitor the US president as Denmark is asleep.

This night monitoring starts at 5 p.m. local time each day and concludes with a summary compiled at 7am, which is then distributed throughout government departments and relevant offices detailing what was said and developments taking place.

The role is believed to have been introduced following the diplomatic dispute involving Denmark and Washington over the Arctic island this spring, when the American leader threatened taking control of the strategic island.

Analysts point out that this initiative is one of several examples of how Denmark's foreign policy and its government administration have had to adapt to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

A source close to the ministry remarked, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in the region and the time zone gap separating Copenhagen and the US was quite an important factor prompting this system during the earlier months.”

Instead of all staff needing to promptly check their phones to stay informed on updates from the US, the foreign office said it had made a collective effort to remain informed on Trump activities.

An expert, a former senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the US as Denmark’s primary ally was dead. “Alliances are founded on shared principles and a common threat perception,” he said. “The president lacks both of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”