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As the US seems to be moving closer and closer to a war with Iraq and continues searching for terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan debate continues on the US military role in world affairs. When is US military action justified? The Soviet Union was the "Evil Empire" for decades and we didn't invade. They had nuclear weapons. Just because another country wants to develope nuclear weapons; does that automatically give the US the right to stop them? We didn't with Pakistan and they haven't shown any great love for the United States.
When Iraq invaded Iran that was not seen as worthy of US intervention yet when the same people invaded Kuwait we did intervene. In both of these cases the world stage was filled with outcry. "Do something!" "Don't do anything!"
My personal feeling is that the United States tries to do "what is right" but that this attitude is leavened by a heavy dose of self interest. Since this forum brings together people from diverse backgrounds and locations I would like to hear what other members think the role of the United States should be on the world stage.
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