When reading other threads and blog postings on this site, it appears that most everyone has concluded that the arc of instability, period of persistent conflict, coming anarchy (whichever reference you prefer), etc. will make small wars more likely in the future. In fact, DoD's Strategic Guidance includes amongst the primary missions of the military - counterinsurgency, counter-terrorism, presence ops in support of stability, stability operations, and humanitarian assistance & disaster relief. How do strategic bombers, increased missile platforms (subs and DDGs), UASs, nuclear weapons, and aircraft carriers address those missions and persistent conflict/threats? Have we concluded that airpower solves all problems, and that the Rumsfeld OEF Plan was genius? Based on the announced budget focus, will we have a force equipped and trained for small wars, or are we assuming that our nation will not get involved in those or that it will be the domain of SOF?