Yes they should be.

But fuck they are the pettiest people in the world.

I’m not saying they aren’t a close ally, they are. I’m not saying we shouldn’t work with them more, we should.

But we aren’t going to have a close relationship with them because they can’t stand us or anyone else really.

Long term I feel like Germany is a much closer ally. Culturally they act much more similar to us. France only act closer militarily which is where the main focus of that relationship should be.

Canada, nz and aus should also be kept as closest allies.