This is was a really insightful read, thank you! Also, what are ya'll thoughts about Canada and their refusal to engage in the Middle East?

Frankly, Canada does not have the power projection capabilities needed for West Asia.

That said, Canada is best served protecting the Arctic, North Atlantic, and the North Pacific, all of which now face increased pressure from Russia and China, and threaten much of North America, Northern Europe, and Northern Asia.

This is also the stance of the Government of Canada [0][1]

[0] - https://international.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/corporate/...

[1] - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-arctic-military-exerci...