When Should America Put Boots on the Ground?

When should American soldiers be sent to fight wars on the other side of the world? Urban warfare expert John Spencer says leaders have a responsibility to explain when a conflict is tied to U.S. national security and why it may be worth fighting for. Whether it is stopping a terrorist regime from becoming the world’s next nuclear power or protecting freedom of navigation, America’s prosperity depends on more than what happens inside our borders but having boots on the ground on the other side of the world seems like a heavy price to pay. Is getting involved in far away conflicts inevitable?