Allying means joining the war, staying neutral means I won't join a warYou might have reason, Like king Darnald currently has with King Iseroth to not allow entry into your country, but do not want to beat war. that is when you revoke 4)does that make more sense?
Sorry to stick my oar in here, but I have a quick suggestion. It might make it easier if you always used italics when speaking in character, and normal print when out of character. That way it might be easier to keep it straight.