Comment by ErroneousBosh
10 hours ago
> the US prefers other methods of engaging with countries, and having a stronger military precludes other countries from engaging militarily
If the US has such a strong military why are they always begging European countries to help them with their various totally-not-a-war "actions", like most recently in Iran?
Last time the UK got into something in the Middle East with the US we lost more people to "friendly fire" than enemy action. There's no real appetite for that any more.
Because the US doesn't want sole responsibility or complicity for the wars it starts. It looks a lot better if everyone is involved.
And besides, even if you have a large, capable military, why not spread the cost (in lives and materiel) around?