The good part is that freedom eventually springs from the detrius of socialism. The former CCCP is not like it was in the 70s.
/johnny
de·tri·tus (d-trts)
2.a. Disintegrated or eroded matter: the detritus of past civilizations.
Interesting word you use. Yes, I understand that some societies have "eroded" and come back, but that's rarely the case. Plus, we are in a different era. Western civilization has become too concerned about "feelings" and political fall-out when confronting its enemies. We no longer fight to win; we fight to minimize aggression. It is a failing strategy (think Korea, Viet Nam, Iraq, Aftganiscrap).
As I said, Germany, Italy, and Japan learned a lesson from no holds barred warfare. They have been our Allies since.
I think it is time to go pro-active with North Korea and with Iran, especially in this day of nukes. If the NORKS were liberated from their silly little Kimfatboy and his loyal generals (which I don't believe many), I'm sure that the populace would be happy to have some friggin food and extremely happy to join South Korea. Think of the resources and opportunity those starving people would have.
If the pro-west Persians were liberated from their extremist Muslim dictatorship, they could be productive citizens of the world. Persians are very smart. I know, because I've talked with them.
That said, I have NO belief that Arab Muslims will ever want anything other than to destroy. They relish blood and are taught that from childhood. I've read to much over too many years about them.
So, what to do? Kill the NORK leadership. Kill the Iranian leadership. Do it now before they can kill us.