"And then we saw Communism spreading across the globe over the decades."
And what we see now is the spread of Americanism.
It's natural to want to pillage and rape countries by conquering them and then owning their goods. It must be hard-wired into our DNA.
I don't see any problem with remedial measures by co-operation, but this UPPING THE WAR ANTE in our delicate state of horrendous technology spells Doom for Mankind.
Why can't OUR leaders see it?