Inside the conference hall, the other council members wore varying expressions. Some frowned in thought, while others exchanged subtle looks.
America, this superpower with a long history and formidable strength, wielded influence like an invisible net, tightly binding the lifeblood of global politics and economics.
Every decision it made, every action it took, was enough to lift up gigantic waves across the globe and trigger a chain reaction.
Yet it was precisely this immense influence that placed America's every move under scrutiny, making each covert operation a potential focal point of international public opinion.
However, the "lessons of the past" Nick Fury had mentioned truly gave people cause for vigilance.
Over the years, in order to safeguard its own interests, America had repeatedly carried out covert operations, even at the expense of international rules and morality. Those actions had long left deep marks in the shadows.
"We are not asking America to admit wrongdoing. That would be a complex and sensitive matter."
Nick Fury continued, "What we truly care about is how to prevent such incidents from happening again, and how to ensure the healthy operation of the global security system. Therefore, we hope America can take concrete action, strengthen oversight, and ensure that similar incidents will not recur in the future."
Upon hearing this, America's representative's expression shifted slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and replied in an even firmer tone, "Nick Fury, you and I both understand the complexity and uncertainty of international politics. We in America have always been committed to maintaining global peace and security. We will resolutely strike against any actions that may threaten that goal. As for your accusations, we are willing to cooperate with investigations of any kind to prove our innocence."
In a world where strength spoke, the weak often had