Peace through superior fire power.
There is nothing like ordnance right on target!
I know it's unfashionable on both sides of the political spectrum to speak of war as a police action, but from where I stand this has been the position most desired by the United States.
Police are not interested in chess games or fair fights. Their goal is to have overwhelming force and, through intimidation, stand the enemy down without firing a shot.
War happens when forces are perceived to be approximately equal, and there is a chance for either side to win.
When governments are functional, conflicts takes place in the arena of politics.
“Peace through superior fire power.” and superior economic power.