This countries basic policy with regard to the article has always been "Peace with Strength". If you remember, a previous president named Teddy Roosevelt coined the phrase " walk softly but carry a big stick" That is a different way of stating the same policy. Now to your claim about the US having the strongest, most advanced military in the world. Yes, we have more subs and aircraft carriers than any other country in the world. Now lets get real, which country has the most bombers and fighter aircraft? It is not the US. Which countries have the largest standing armies? It is not the US. Which countries have the most tanks and armored vehicles? It is not the US. Which countries have the largest manufacturing capacity for military and related equipment? It is not the US. Which country has the largest number of nuclear warheads? It is not the US. Which president just agreed to spend a trillion to upgrade and modernize our nuclear forces? Obama. Facts matter Mike.