I agree completely. I think I am making more of a point about the "tail wagging the dog" in the US military strategy you mention. We have created economic depe

I agree completely. I think I am making more of a point about the "tail wagging the dog" in the US military strategy you mention. We have created economic dependencies on our vast military spending. At a fundamental level, the $1 trillion spent on defense ends up in the hands of US service members and defense contractors. They spend that money back in the US economy. When viewed from that (cynical?) perspective, it isn't surprising that the military's spending and scope grow year after year.