"Proceed as usual. Moreover, make the 'anti-access' segment of the exercise more realistic. Let the passing United States and United Kingdom ships and aircraft 'accidentally' capture footage of our missile systems and submarine coordinating training. This is for Europe to see, and for Washington to see—we have the ability to cause trouble in the North Sea, and also the ability to offer some sort of...security guarantee, if the price is right."
He walked to the world map, his gaze moving between the Balkans, the North Sea, and the British Isles.
"The disintegration of the old order starts from the periphery, but the cracks will eventually extend to the heart. The Balkans are Europe's chronic cardiac condition, and we've just given it a light push. Europeans either perform surgery themselves or watch it fester. Either choice will deplete their already limited energy and resources."
"Then our main objective..." Casare asked.
