Why a Forward‐​Deployed Military Posture Is Unnecessary, Outdated, and Dangerous (CATO Institute 2017)

Note. I've long been a critic of forward basing of our forces. I don't believe it deters aggression. Check out the video below and read the article here.

 

The part that caught my attention?

America’s forward‐​deployed posture is not intended to protect the nation from direct attack. Rather, its goal is to provide security for other states and protect against contingencies that, for the most part, would not involve vital U.S. interests. 

Make sure to read the whole thing.