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In the wake of the Cold War, the need for a fresh enemy became paramount. Neoconservatives joked about missing the Cold War while simultaneously pushing for interventions that mirrored earlier militaristic strategies. The "War on Terror" and conflicts in regions like the Middle East served as new arenas wherein the neoconservative principles found expression, framing military action as a means of liberating oppressed peoples rather than simply extending American control.