(USA)militaristic influences

• What does it mean by "try and show off?"

  The US is very strong with the most advanced military. Many other countries want to look like they have the same levels of technology and organise military parades to try and show off that they have some strength.
• what are 3 militaristic influences the US have?

  make other countries try and show off, make other countries spend more to compete, other countries try to join alliances,
• What's an example of a country trying to show off to the US?

  Russia,China and North Korea have these parades showing off new weapons knowing US satellites are watching. US are forcing other countries to look more powerful than they are.
• What does it mean making other countries "spend more to compete"

  The US spends more than any other country each year on armed forces which gives it advantages that forces others to spend more if they want to compete against the USA.
• How much does America spend on their military each year?

  900 million dollars
• Example of spending more to compete?

  The US spends 900 million dollars a year on their armed forces, more than the next biggest 11 spenders. Therefore no country can match their army unless they spend big.
• What does it mean make other countries "try join alliances".

  Due to the USA size and strength of their military, other countries will offer territory and partial control of their armies in order for protection from USA.
• an example of "try to join alliances"

  Russia invaded Ukraine before Ukraine could join NATO while others like Finland and Sweden have joined NATO to ensure Russia will not attack.