> Do they believe there is a realistic chance of war with these countries? Surely anyone looking at history learns it's not a matter of if, but a matter of wh

> Do they believe there is a realistic chance of war with these countries? Surely anyone looking at history learns it's not a matter of if, but a matter of when. Perhaps (hopefully!) it won't be in our lifetimes, but it's reasonable to want to stay even with or ahead of the capabilities of other powerful militaries, including ones we are currently allied or at peace with.