Factors Leading to US Involvement in Major Conflict

The United States' engagement in major conflicts has been influenced by historical contexts such as supporting global order after World War II and shaping the post-Cold War world. To trigger US involvement in a significant conflict, it would require either a political leader viewing international issues as critical for national identity, which is currently not evident, or a reckless provocation directed towards the US. While China understands the dire consequences of engaging in conflict with the US due to its reliance on sea routes for essential supplies, Russia's potential incompetence could pose a more direct clash, especially concerning US interests like NATO's involvement in Ukraine.