The United States launched a war in Iran, over 6,000 miles from its borders, a capability attributed to its extensive overseas military bases. This global power projection, despite inherent logistical challenges for distant fronts, was a crucial, overlooked factor in the Trump administration's decision-making. The article argues that overseas bases, while making the U.S.
military dominant, also increase the likelihood of inadvertently blundering into war. States with large militaries are typically expected to struggle with distant power projection due to limited weapon ranges and resupply difficulties. However, the U.S. military's ability to strike targets far from its borders, as demonstrated in the past year, underscores this unique capacity. The motivations for the Iran war, concerning its nuclear program and regime stability, are still debated, but the logistical access provided by overseas bases is highlighted as a primary enabler of such distant interventions.
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