Defining “Endless War” is Essential for Proper Strategic Analysis of America’s Wars

David Sterman wrote an article for Just Security dissecting the concept of "endless war" and its relation to American military involvement abroad.

What is an endless war? For many in the foreign policy establishment, the answer seems to be that it is merely a political talking point, a trope, or simply a broad term for the current wars that lacks a specific meaning and clouds the debate and assessment of policies.