> Why are we in the area to begin with Because of USSR > inserting ourselves into these volatile conflict zones? Because America was protecting those nations

> Why are we in the area to begin with Because of USSR > inserting ourselves into these volatile conflict zones? Because America was protecting those nations/regimes who allied with America against USSR > We keep doing that and then acting surprised when we get caught in the crossfire Because American former allies started to fight against each other, and not USSR