“What is the objective of war? Peace”: Rep. Derrick Van Orden discusses “sneaky war”

Van Orden asked McFate what the objective of war was, before answering his own question: the goal of war is peace. McFate advocated for more, and better, use of irregular warfare, while Van Orden’s advocated for overwhelming American strength. 

“They’re both correct,” Cook noted. “Irregular warfare gives leverage in the path to strength. The real strength of the United States was on display in the Eisenhower room of the Capitol Hill Club last week: the freedom to assemble and disagree without fear of recourse.”