Couple of those might not be there today
Kuwait wouldn't exist today, but also look at Saudi Arabia - if our troops hadn't driven Saddam out of Kuwait, it was sure looking like Saddam had his eyes on Saudi Arabia and maybe more. From what I've seen of his character, he's wouldn't have stopped until he was stopped.
Where each demon is slain, more hate is raised, yet hate unchecked also multiplies. - L. E. Modesitt