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These discussions also shed light on a deeper conflict—one of identity and responsibility. As the U.S. grapples with the question of supporting European security initiatives, it must navigate the delicate balance between expressing discontent and continuing to fulfill its obligations as a security guarantor. The ongoing operations in the Middle East may have revealed more than just military strategies; it also showed the complicated layers of what it truly means to uphold an alliance that shares mutual interests but has diverging views on accountability.