Apr. 16, 2026
War can make America powerful, but won't make it great
U.S. military interventions are costly and often ineffective, leaving instability abroad while increasing financial, human, and political strain at home.
Xinying Huang
Former Visiting Scholar at Stanford Law School
Huang served as a correctional officer and an attorney in China. He is interested in legal issues related to law enforcement international relations.
The U.S. is a powerful country. Since its founding as a weak colony of the United Kingdom, America achieved independence through war. Through subsequent wars, the nation expanded its territory, increased its strength and eventually became the most powerful country in the world. In short, continuous wars have contributed to an unprecedented level of national power.
As a matter of fact, the U.S. has benefited significantly from past wars. As a result, wa...
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