A10's in Turkey... 

American forces staying in Afghanistan for the foreseeable future. 

Russian Sukhoi's dropping A LOT of iron on anyone that opposes Assad.

China claiming territory in international waters. 

Japan is rearming.

Europe is being stressed beyond their limited capacities by an onslaught of immigration (read: refugees)

Paradigms are shifting. 

Where do we as Americans fit into all of this?   Should we fit into all of this?

Are we in a situation closer to 1913, or 1938.  The old men in charge seem to be pushing us all toward a point where a balloon might go up. 

"Maybe the old men woke up one morning and forgot what it was like."

Interesting times.