The Balkan wars led to a further inconsistency in U.S. policy. ... America asked Europe to carry more of the defense burden, and then grew resentful when the EU did as asked. (Charles A. Kupchan)

The Balkan wars led to a further inconsistency in U.S. policy. ... America asked Europe to carry more of the defense burden, and then grew resentful when the EU did as asked.

Charles A. Kupchan

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