At the Munich Conference on Security Policy this weekend, U.S. officials have been tossing bouquets at Germany, but the shower of praise comes against a backdrop of underlying friction between the two longtime allies.

“I have great respect for Germany’s leadership in Europe and for the ethical performance of their professional troops on the battlefield,” said U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in opening remarks to the conference Friday.

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