U.S. military victories in Afghanistan, Iraq and the ongoing war with Iran have repeatedly failed to produce lasting political outcomes, leaving the Taliban back in power, an unstable Iraq and a resilient Iranian regime. Analysts blame a reliance on overwhelming firepower without post‑war planning, short‑term “tourist” approaches to empire, and unrealistic goals that outpace diplomatic or nation‑building efforts. The lack of sustained engagement, cultural understanding and coherent strategy means raw force alone cannot secure lasting peace in the region.
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