Two bald men fighting over a comb: The UK-Germany ‘alliance’

... British and German leaders say their pact covers everything from defense cooperation to environmental policy. In reality, it’s a political pantomime. Unlike the raw aggression of Israel or the economic ultimatums coming from Washington, this is Western Europe’s softer contribution to the week’s geopolitical theater – a performance full of noise but void of substance. Consider the Israeli strikes on Syria, a continuation of Tel Aviv’s self-declared role as “sheriff of the Middle East.” ...