Denmark Establishes Nighttime Watch System to Track Trump After Greenland Row
Taking action reminiscent of fictional guards, Denmark's foreign affairs department has initiated a nighttime monitoring unit—far from guarding against fantasy foes, but to track the US president as Denmark is asleep.
This night monitoring starts at 5 p.m. local time each day and concludes with a report compiled at 7am, which is then circulated throughout government departments and relevant offices detailing statements made and developments that occurred.
The role is believed to have been established following the bilateral dispute between Copenhagen and the US over the Arctic island this spring, when the US president threatened taking control of the strategic island.
Analysts point out that this initiative is one of multiple instances of how Danish diplomacy and its government administration have had to adjust to the changed landscape of the Trump's current term.
An insider familiar with the ministry remarked, “It's accurate to say that the situation in the region and the time difference separating Denmark and the US were a significant reason prompting this system in the spring.”
Rather than everybody having to promptly reach for their devices to stay informed on updates from the US, the ministry explained it had made a collective effort to stay updated on the president's actions.
Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this development showed, “as long understood,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark's largest and most important ally was no longer valid. “Alliances are founded on common values and a common threat perception,” he added. “The president shares neither of those with Denmark and it can be said he doesn't share it with most Europeans.”