Starfleet's hotel-like explorers still have to function as warships and diplomatic instruments. Between the Khitomer settlement and Wolf 359, the Federation increasingly behaves as if major war has been transcended. That confidence becomes hubris rather than durable strategy. A long peace can weaken doctrine and readiness even when a state retains large ships, deep resources, and impressive technology.
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The strategic complacency between Khitomer and Wolf 359
Peace after the Khitomer Accords becomes dangerous when a successful federation mistakes reduced tension for the end of war and lets confidence outrun preparation.