But the arms plan has been snubbed, even by American allies.

Sometimes the benefits of being an American ally are hard to discern.

Some American allies might be reluctant to go along with a coordinated approach.

And they say that weeks or months from now, the leading American allies might break their agreement to keep the dollar stable.

For any progress to be made at a new summit meeting, these American allies must take a more flexible position.

American allies say they are sympathetic - to a point.

It will, however, continue to spy on American allies to understand national strategies.

American allies may be more likely to join if Washington takes a bold first step.

Our American allies, for misleading reasons, have not always joined us in this fight.

Some American allies found it too early to give up hope.