The world is at war. As the leader of a nation, you must decide what to do. Your nation is one of many that has agreed to support one another in the event of war. Some of your allies have already joined the fight. You believe in being loyal to your allies, and you worry about your rivals and what they might do. You question, “will we have to defend ourselves in the long-run if we don’t get involved now?”

Answer the following questions:
Should you always support a friend, no matter what he/she does?
What might be the long-term consequences of refusing to help an ally?
Explain your answer below.