I assume you’re completely ok with other countries doing the same for their own self interest?

I.e. 9/11

Vigorous foreign policy?

You realize that this kind of vigorous foreign policy that you are a fan of is going to rebound massively? Or have the last 80 years worth of lessons learned passed you by?

Plundering Latin America is not just going to be unpopular with European HNers, it will be with the vast majority of the world. You are hoping for 'exciting times', you fail to realize that 'may you live in exciting times' is a curse, not a blessing.