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Originally Posted by Elenwe
France- USA in the recent (2008-9, don't remember) Israel-Liban conflict. France was considered an ally of the USA, yet the president chose not to support this conflict, because he didn't agree with the USA's actions. So would you if you were in France's president's position, still hold this stance? Would you still rush to your ally's help?
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I think it depends a little situation to situation. For example, if Japan decided to invade N. Korea, I don't think France would be expected to help Japan, even if they are allies. France could even say, "We do not agree with this action of our ally." However, if N. Korea were to invade Japan, I think France, an ally of Japan, should feel responsible to help Japan in some way.
It is not a country's or an individual's responsibility to agree with one's allies all the time. However when an ally is in trouble you should help them, even if you don't always agree with them.