The idea is that giving the ultimatum, regardless of whether the US obliges or not, would cause massive shift in power. They'd be hoping any changes in leadership would be better aligned with them.
Files released -> Traffickers imprisoned -> New sane leaders sworn in
Files withheld -> Greater discontent -> Elections swing harder left -> Dem majorities force war to end
The idea is that giving the ultimatum, regardless of whether the US obliges or not, would cause massive shift in power. They'd be hoping any changes in leadership would be better aligned with them.
Files released -> Traffickers imprisoned -> New sane leaders sworn in
Files withheld -> Greater discontent -> Elections swing harder left -> Dem majorities force war to end
UNO reverse your regime change war goal