If you were a world leader who discovered your closest ally was secretly working against you, what do you do first?

Depends. Depends entirely on which generation will judge you. Think 20 years, not 20 days.

Here's the thing: Lead with the hard truth. Respect comes from honesty, not comfort.

Look, Whatever protects my people first. Everything else is politics.

Here's the thing: Support them privately, oppose in the room. Allies need to know the line exists.