In the modern context I shudder to think what a "won war"...

In the modern context I shudder to think what a "won war" between even moderate powers looks like. Won't be much scope for plotting and repairing for anyone. Hansen described himself as a neocon in reference to the Iraq war. Hawkish attitudes are one thing against a minnow opposition, entirely another thing when your talking about outright victory between superpowers in 2020.