Should America be the world's WMD Police?

[Steven Yeadon]

I consider this a fair question. It is plain we never want biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons proliferating, because dictatorships may use these weapons on Americans and terrorists are always a threat. And of course, even allied states with WMDs can turn into enemies within a generation.

That said, the Iraq War and our strikes in Syria, along with possible conflicts with Iran and North Korea; all hinge on stopping the use and proliferation of WMDs. More and more the U.S. is becoming the world's WMD police for what is argued to be its own safety and enforcing the rule of international law.

Now I have a ton of questions for the community:

Is this a good foreign policy?
Do we face a long, drawn out war with rogue states if we become the WMD police?
Is it worth the loss of our troops?
How important is the rule of international law and should international law be enforced by anyone?
Most importantly, is this role for the U.S. biblical? If so, how?

Thank you.

 

[carpro]

Who do you recommend to do it?

 

[Steven Yeadon]

Who do you recommend to do it?

I left out my own beliefs to facilitate discussion. I personally believe we should be the world's WMD police, it is necessary to our defense and thus seems biblical for that reason.

You have a good point that no one else is willing to protect people from WMDs except the U.S. government and the U.S. Military along with it's allies.

Then again, I would love to hear other positions in order to potentially learn something from them.