[muawiyah]

One of the major advantages to being in a continent size nation is it would be nearly impossible for any of the smaller powers to do much more than damage a small part.

The remaining part continues to be exceedingly powerful. Plus we have atomic submarines at sea all over the place.

I think the odds are the yoke goes on "them", and not "us".

[stuartcr]

I guess it would really depend on who they are, but I’m sure you’re correct.