[thoughtomator]

Most of the world will be increasing defense spending, at least those who don't already spend more than they have on it, either in reaction to the US victory, or in the expectation that a rival will react to the US victory.

[jwalsh07]

Yep, but that's the conundrum as evidenced by Reagan waging World War 3 with economics. The socialists can not afford it without massive turmoil in their countries. Some days things just look fine and dandy.