Rome learned & now it seem America is learning. Rome fought in what is now called Iraq from 80BC to 500AD it drained them & they never added that area to the Empire........
As my Master Sun-tzu has said: When able,Feign inability. When near, appear far. When far, appear near. Lure with bait. STRIKE with choas. If the enemy is full, be prepared. If strong avoid him. If he is angry, disconcert him. If he is weak, stir him to pride. If he is relaxed, Harry him! If his men are harmonious, split them. Attack where he is unprepared. Appear where you are unexpected. This is Victory in Warefare.
It seems THEY are following my master’s teaching & WE are not. All this has happened before ........