They certainly do. When the whole flap over Iraq erupted I attributed the reluctance & hostility of our alleged allies to our cause as being based on fear of the unassimilated Muslims amongst them- and I still believe that was a prime motivator. However, it seems apparent now that money, too, contributed to their foot-dragging.
I should have know $$$ would be involved, as the most primal drivers of human beings are fear and greed.