There are no wolves to toss Germany to. The Soviet Empire is no longer toe to toe with the West right in the middle of Germany. What important thing is Germany near? Latvia has a former Soviet garrison/port city on the Baltic the U.S. could own outright for less than a year's rent in Germany. Poland has room to train. Who needs Germany?
Right...Right.
I guess I could have used a btter term than 'throw them to the wolves'.
But my point is that today's flap with the current German admin. need not lead to isolating them.
Diplomacy is just another way of saying: Ok, you pis*ed me of today, but let's see what tomorrow brings.
It wasn't too far back when the Shah of Iran (and his kin) was our good ol' boy buddy.
Spot on! A move to the Baltic states will result in cost savings and most importantly a controlled view over the Russian system.
France and Germany will be left as inconsequential caricatures of their former selves....Miss Brills.