non-paywall link: https://archive.is/Ea7hb
“This is literally all the kids coming together and trying to figure out what to do about the drunk dad.”…Privately, German officials say spending more on the military and working more closely with European partners is the right strategy for the current moment, no matter what Mr. Trump and his administration might do next…
Steven E. Sokol, president of the nonprofit American Council on Germany, said he welcomed the increased cooperation but expressed worry that it might end up hurting Washington.
“As we upset the apple cart and push some of our allies away, they will find other partnerships,” he said of Trump administration policy. “I wonder if, down the line, that’s in the best interest of the United States.”
For the last 80 years, the consensus in Washington has been a loud and obvious “NO!” its not in USA’s national interest for Europe to be capable of defending itself. Would a clear eyed assessment conclude that circumstances have changed, or have the Republicans consumed too much of their own propaganda and clouded their judgement?