Muslim Empire is pissed at Germany for
a) not accepting alliances,
and b) taking over vital sources of land.
Muslim does not make any move.
Germany takes the Muslim Empire alliance treaty out of the waiting list, blows the dust off of it, and accepts it.
Germany launches a satellite into the air that will give their people in the home country better TV and internet.
Germany makes an alliance with Sweden and they begin trade routes for candy and fish.
Muslim Empire loves prizes, and takes the celebration time to take over Muslim empire's favorite nation, Sweden.
uh-oh.