The Danish government Establishes Special Watch Operation to Track Trump Following Greenland Dispute
In a move reminiscent of fictional guards, Denmark's foreign affairs department has initiated a night watch team—not guarding against fantasy foes, but to monitor the US president while Denmark is asleep.
This night watch begins at 5pm in Denmark each day and concludes with a summary produced at 7am, which is then distributed throughout the Danish government and relevant offices detailing what was said and developments taking place.
The role is believed to have been established in the wake of the bilateral dispute involving Copenhagen and the US regarding Greenland earlier this year, when the American leader threatened acquiring control of the strategic territory.
Analysts point out that this measure is one of multiple examples of how Denmark's foreign policy and its civil service have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the second Trump administration.
An insider close to the ministry stated, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in Greenland and the time zone gap between Copenhagen and the US were quite an important factor prompting this arrangement in the earlier months.”
Instead of all staff having to promptly check their devices to stay informed on updates from the United States, the ministry said it had made a coordinated approach to remain informed on the president's actions.
An expert, a ex- chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, commented that this move showed, “as long understood,” that the idea of the United States as Denmark’s primary ally was dead. “Partnerships are founded on common values and a mutual view of threats,” he said. “The president shares neither of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”
