The Danish government Sets Up Special Monitoring Operation to Track Trump After Greenland Dispute
In a move inspired by fictional guards, the Danish foreign ministry has created a nighttime monitoring unit—far from to fend off mythical foes, but to track the US president as Copenhagen is asleep.
The night watch starts at 5pm local time daily and concludes with a summary compiled at 7am, which is then distributed throughout the Danish government and relevant offices detailing statements made and events taking place.
This position is believed to have been established in the wake of the diplomatic row between Denmark and Washington over the Arctic island this spring, when the American leader suggested acquiring control of the strategic territory.
Analysts point out that this initiative is among multiple examples of how Danish diplomacy and its civil service have had to adapt to the changed landscape of the Trump's current term.
A source familiar with the foreign office remarked, “It is fair to say that the situation in the region and the time zone gap separating Denmark and the US were quite an important factor prompting this arrangement in the earlier months.”
Instead of everybody having to promptly reach for their devices to stay informed on updates from the US, the ministry explained it had undertaken a coordinated approach to stay updated on Trump actions.
An expert, a former chief analyst at the defense intelligence service, stated that this move demonstrated, “as we have always known,” that the notion of the US as Denmark's largest and most important ally was dead. “Alliances are built on common values and a common threat perception,” he added. “Trump lacks both of those with Denmark and I would argue he doesn't share it with the majority of Europe.”