The article discusses U.S. military and diplomatic engagement abroad, with a particular focus on the benefits of U.S. involvement in global politics. It references the article "Don't Come Home, America" by Stephen G. Brooks, G. John Ikenberry, and William C Wohlforth, which appeared in the Winter 2012-2013 issue of "International Security". According to Brooks and his colleagues, the U.S. is most secure, wealthy, and influential when it practices deep engagement with other regions of the world. It is suggested that U.S. military bases and alliances prevent the domination of Eurasia by a single foreign power and secure U.S. economic stability by protecting the stability of foreign trade. Critiques of U.S. involvement in Asia and the Middle East are also discussed.