Since World War II, the United States has styled itself as the “arsenal of democracy,” stepping in when others could not—defeating fascism, containing communism, rebuilding Europe and Japan. For decades, Americans believed that when the world was in danger, America had no choice but to lead. But the mood today is shifting. Polls show growing skepticism about endless foreign commitments. From Afghanistan to Ukraine, citizens ask: why should U.S. taxpayers bleed for conflicts oceans away? Isn’t it time to focus at home? Political theorists frame this as the classic debate between liberal internationalism and isolationism. The first insists that American power guarantees global stability; the second warns that overextension drains national strength. The dilemma is stark: if America pulls back, does chaos fill the void? Or has America’s “savior complex” become unsustainable in a multipolar world? Either way, the choice will shape not only U.S. foreign policy, but the international order itself. #Military #Politics #USForeignPolicy #WorldOrder