Why is the U.S.’s military so high and why is it so hard to bring it down to numbers similar to other counties?

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Why is the U.S.’s military so high and why is it so hard to bring it down to numbers similar to other counties?

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Answer 1

1. The US military prepares for a 2-front war occurring simultaneously – a doctrine officially abandoned 10 years ago but never fully let go in practice. Most other countries only plan for 1 or 0.

2. Politicians are reluctant to close bases in their own jurisdiction.

3. There are enormous profits involved.