Which of the following offers an accurate analysis of the U.S.'s responses to various crises in the Middle East?
A. The U.S. used peaceful diplomacy only because military engagement risked too many lives
B. The U.S. engaged in military conflict only because overwhelming force was the only way to achieve its goals
C. The U.S. engaged in both war and efforts at peace depending on the circumstance and nature of the crisis
D. The U.S. always achieved its objects because it was the builder of international coalitions