In a move inspired by fictional guards, Denmark's foreign affairs department has initiated a night watch unit—not guarding against mythical threats, but to monitor Donald Trump while Denmark is asleep.
This night watch begins at 5pm local time each day and concludes with a report compiled at 7 a.m., which is then distributed across the Danish government and concerned agencies covering statements made and events that occurred.
This position is believed to have been introduced in the wake of the diplomatic dispute involving Copenhagen and Washington 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 one of multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adjust to the new reality of the second Trump administration.
An insider close to the ministry stated, “It's accurate to say that the situation in Greenland and the time difference separating Copenhagen and the US were a significant factor prompting this arrangement during the spring.”
Instead of everybody having to promptly reach for their phones to stay informed on news from the US, the ministry said it had made a coordinated approach to remain informed on the president's activities.
Jacob Kaarsbo, a former chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, commented that this move showed, “as long understood,” that the notion of the US as Denmark’s primary partner was no longer valid. “Partnerships are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” he said. “Trump shares neither of those with us and I would argue he lacks it with the majority of Europe.”
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