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“I think we are living through one of these historic, defining times,” Hagel said. “We are seeing a new world order—post-World War II, post-Soviet Union implosion—being built. There are many questions, foremost among the American people: What's the role of America in this new world that is evolving? Should we have a role? What is appropriate?”
And Hagel didn't seem especially sanguine that it would end anytime soon. In other words: Get used to endless war.
“What we’re seeing in the Middle East with ISIL is going to require a steady, long-term effort. It's going to require coalitions of common interest,” Hagel said …. http://www.theatlantic.com