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Taking action inspired by TV series guards, Denmark's foreign ministry has created a night watch unit—far from guarding against fantasy foes, but to monitor the US president while Denmark sleeps.

The night watch starts at 5 p.m. local time each day and concludes with a report produced at 7am, which is then distributed throughout the Danish government and concerned agencies detailing what was said and developments that occurred.

The role is believed to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic dispute involving Denmark and Washington regarding Greenland this spring, when the American leader suggested taking control of the resource-rich island.

Observers note that this initiative is among several examples of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adjust to the new reality of the Trump's current term.

A source close to the ministry stated, “It's accurate to say that the situation in the region and the time difference between Copenhagen and the United States were a significant factor introducing this system during the earlier months.”

Instead of all staff having to immediately reach for their phones to stay informed on updates from the US, the foreign office explained it had made a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump activities.

An expert, a former senior analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this development demonstrated, “as long understood,” that the idea of the US as Denmark's primary ally was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he said. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”