The re-annexation of the Crimea and construction of military outposts on artificial islands in the South China Sea show that neither of the two powers have lost

The re-annexation of the Crimea and construction of military outposts on artificial islands in the South China Sea show that neither of the two powers have lost their ambitions. Vegetius's adage "If you desire peace, be prepared for war." applies just as much today as it did in the time of the Roman Empire. I only hope that the Western powers are prepared enough.