The Danish government Establishes Nighttime Monitoring Operation to Observe Trump Following Greenland Row
Taking action inspired by TV series guards, Denmark's foreign ministry has initiated a nighttime monitoring unit—not guarding against mythical foes, but to monitor the US president while Denmark is asleep.
The night watch starts at 5 p.m. local time daily and concludes with a summary produced at 7am, which is then distributed across the Danish government and concerned agencies detailing statements made and events that occurred.
The role is believed to have been introduced following the diplomatic row involving Denmark and the US regarding the Arctic island earlier this year, when the American leader threatened taking control of the resource-rich territory.
Analysts point out that this initiative is one of multiple instances of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the Trump's current term.
A source close to the foreign office remarked, “It is fair to say that the circumstances in Greenland and the time difference between Denmark and the United States was quite an important factor introducing this arrangement during the spring.”
Rather than all staff having to promptly reach for their devices to catch up on news from the United States, the ministry explained it had undertaken a collective effort to stay updated on Trump actions.
Jacob Kaarsbo, a ex- chief analyst at the Danish defence intelligence agency, stated that this move showed, “as long understood,” that the notion of the United States as Denmark’s largest and most important partner was dead. “Partnerships are founded on shared principles and a mutual view of threats,” Kaarsbo said. “The president shares neither of those with Denmark and it can be said he doesn't share it with most Europeans.”
