Denys Davydov | ️Reuters reported on a Pentagon letter describing plans for "punishing...

❗️Reuters reported on a Pentagon letter describing plans for "punishing" NATO allies for their unwillingness to participate in a war with Iran.The report proposes expelling Spain from NATO, reviewing Britain's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands in favor of Argentina, as well as stripping representatives of "difficult countries" of prestigious positions in NATO.The author of the report is infamously known Deputy Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby.1️⃣Spain▪️Colby called Spain's ban on US access to its airbases an "absolute red line." As "punishment," it is proposed to expel Spain from NATO. According to Colby's plan, expelling Spain would not have a significant impact on US military operations, but would have a "significant symbolic effect."▪️Exactly how to expel Spain is not entirely clear. The nuance is that the NATO treaty does not provide for the expulsion or suspension of any of its members; they can only leave the alliance by their own will.2️⃣Great Britain, Argentina, FalklandsReference: The Falkland Islands are an archipelago off the coast of Argentina, which Britain has de facto controlled since 1833. In 1982, a military junta led by General Leopoldo Galtieri landed on the islands, claiming rights over them. Britain, under the leadership of Margaret Thatcher, sent its ships there. As a result of the 74-day war, Argentina suffered a military defeat, and Britain defended its sovereignty over the islands.▪️The report proposes "reviewing" American diplomatic support for "imperial holdings," such as the Falkland Islands.(Well, if so, one could review US sovereignty over Hawaii - there was an independent kingdom there until 1893. One could also review sovereignty over California and Texas, which the US took from Mexico as a result of the war of 1846-48).▪️News about the "review" of the US position on the Falklands was welcomed by Argentine President Javier Milei: "We are doing everything possible so that the Argentine Malvinas (Argentine name, - ed.) return to the hands of Argentina. <...> We are making progress like never before."▪️The nuance is that in 2009 Britain granted the Falklands the right to self-determination, and in 2013 a referendum was held, in which 99.8% of residents voted to remain part of the United Kingdom.3️⃣"Sense of entitlement"▪️Among Colby's other proposals is to strip representatives of "difficult" European countries of prestigious positions in NATO. The goal is to "send a strong signal" to reduce some Europeans' "sense of entitlement."4️⃣At the same time, the following is not considered:▪️Colby's report does not mention the US withdrawal from NATO, despite Trump's statements about his readiness to do so;▪️the closure of US military bases in Europe is not considered;▪️there is no mention of reducing the US contingent in Europe.