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Taking action inspired by fictional guards, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a night watch unit—far from to fend off mythical foes, but to monitor the US president while Copenhagen is asleep.

The night monitoring starts at 5 p.m. in Denmark each day and concludes with a summary compiled at 7am, which is then distributed throughout government departments and concerned offices detailing statements made and events that occurred.

This position is believed to have been introduced following the diplomatic dispute involving Copenhagen and the US over the Arctic island this spring, when the US president suggested acquiring control of the resource-rich island.

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

A source close to the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the situation in Greenland and the time difference separating Copenhagen and the US was quite an important factor introducing this arrangement during the earlier months.”

Rather than everybody having to immediately reach for their devices to stay informed on news from the US, the foreign office explained it had undertaken a collective effort to remain informed on Trump actions.

Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this move demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark's primary ally was no longer valid. “Partnerships are built on common values and a common threat perception,” Kaarsbo said. “Trump shares neither of those with us and it can be said he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”