Quote Originally Posted by Hosakawa Tito View Post
Seems it's best not to ally with or become a protector of any nation.
Yes, I was coming to that conclusion even before 1.3. Is there a penalty to cancelling an alliance in peacetime? As I am tempted to do that on turn 1 and revel in splendid isolation. (Well, maybe keeping ONE ally or protectorate...)

It's a shame, as standing by your allies or using alliances to maintain a balance of power are much more appealing to me than going it alone and conquering the world.