It is rather shocking that the propaganda defeats peoples willingness to investigate the truth for themselves - especially with regards to a topic that is, quite literally, extraordinarily inflammatory.  Europe, having suffered two major world wars as a result of countries thinking they should just intervene whenever&#x2F;wherever&#x2F;for whatever reason, has reason to be cautious whenever someone starts a fire in the Balkans.  American nationalists attempting to defend their country&#x27;s honor don&#x27;t seem to factor in this key value in their analysis: European leaders have learned to be cautious when it comes to making a case for multi-national warfare.   America, having gone into the great dark void it current inhabits, for the most part alone (albeit with a collection of puppet states for the sake of keeping up appearances), seems all too boisterous when it comes to just sending military resources and assets across multiple borders.<p>This was all factored into place when Europe responded - before the US - to the Bosnian crisis.  Very definitely, mistakes were made - but the conflagration was defused and there is now - relatively speaking - a peace in the area.  Bosnia could&#x27;ve been Europes&#x27; Syria&#x2F;(Israel,Palestine).  However, it isn&#x27;t today - and the reason for this is the cool headedness of European leadership.  Not the arrogant bragadocio of American militarism.