Why does America seem permanently in conflict—even without formal declarations of war? This fast, clear explainer breaks down the system behind U.S. power: global alliances and credibility, forward bases and carrier groups, the defense budget and industry, legal authorities (AUMF & Article II), maritime chokepoints, and today’s great-power rivalry. We’ll also show what restraint looks like and what to watch next across the Middle East, Caribbean, and Indo-Pacific.You’ll learn:- What “war” means now (beyond invasions)- How the “primacy machine” works- Why alliances & credibility trigger action- Budgets, industry, and politics behind the posture- Legal tools that keep force “on tap”- Key chokepoints (Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, Suez, South China Sea, Panama)- Great-power competition with China/Russia- Restraint vs. action—and what’s nextHashtags#Geopolitics #USForeignPolicy #MilitaryStrategy #InternationalRelations #NATO #IndoPacific #ExplainItToMe— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode