Knowledge and Technology Transfer between the various sectors. Winn Schwartau's Infowar. But I think that they do not fully appreciate the United State's global role. The United States, as the world leader, has a responsibility to the rest of the world. If a child behaves poorly, the parent is obligated to respond.
Inaction shows weakness and the threat increases.
If the US wants to claim leadership, lead by example and from the front. The mantle of leadership comes at a great cost and it's not cheap. It's also unfortunate that US troops must leave their families during the holidays. However, it's an all-volunteer force and it's part of the job. I agree that we should not do harm in Central Africa.