By making defence planners worry about fighting two nearly-simultaneous wars like that against Iraq in 1991, this rule-of-thumb has made it harder to prepare for the much broader range of threats which lie ahead.
As a benign example of how transatlantic teams can stimulate competition in high-tech weapons making, defence analysts cite the fierce competition to supply Britain with an air-to-ground surveillance system.
When Jones vacated the belt without making a defence, Ruiz regained the WBA title on an interim basis by beating Hasim Rahman in December 2003, and took full control of the belt with a 2004 win over Fres Oquendo at Madison Square Garden, New York.
Cotto was making the fifth defence of the title he won in 2 December 2006 by knocking out Carlos Quintana.
Moore, from Salford, was making the second defence of the title he won by beating Michael Jones in July 2005.
Froch, who was making the first defence of the title he won against Canada's Jean Pascal last December, is now unbeaten in 25 fights.
The Durham paceman has enjoyed a fairytale two days since returning to the Test scene and, although he was dropped by Boucher on 19, he combined canny stroke-making with dogged defence.
Froch, who is unbeaten in 26 professional encounters, will be making the third defence of his world title against Kessler, who was outpointed by Wales' former world champion Joe Calzaghe in 2007.
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One Catholic Antonia who has not always been kindly judged by the press, making a case for the defence of another?
"Andy has shown all along that he's got all the attributes in terms of his skills and his decision-making, his kicking and defence, " Andrew said.
Now, some in Congress have proposed preventing only the defence cuts by making even bigger cuts to things like education and job training, Medicare and Social Security benefits.
At a time when cuts in defence spending are making life tough for suppliers of military aircraft, those who make commercial planes are working flat out to expand their factories.
Making his maiden speech Labour former Defence Secretary Lord Hutton told peers that concerns about the SDSR were "fully justified".
Everton were still making little impression on the Spurs defence and boss David Moyes introduced Duncan Ferguson for Simon Davies after 66 minutes.
He said the company would concentrate on making engines for the civil and defence aerospace markets as well as turbines for the marine and energy sectors.
The youngster had a superb game against the Tigers making several superb breaks out of defence and playing a major part in the Blues last-minute try.
Craig Bellamy was always a threat to the Polish defence with his pace, making light of the swollen knee that had made winning his 55th cap doubtful right up until the morning of the match.
Shadow defence spokesman Bernard Jenkin criticised Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon for not making the statement himself.
Other measures include making criminals pay the entire cost of their defence if they refuse to take part in means testing.
On-loan striker Sturridge, making his first start, caused the Spurs defence problems throughout and he fired into the side netting after sidestepping Dawson.
Already, Mr Howard has proposed spending more on defence, and he is cautious about making Australia an Asian power, as Mr Keating seemed to be ready to do.
The ruling Social Democrats regard neutrality as an anachronism these days, and have held a series of talks with Sweden's other parties aimed at reaching a consensus on a new defence policy stressing non-alignment but making no mention of neutrality.
Meanwhile, Lord Simpson was making no secret of his desire to sell off the defence business.
The new defence secretary also said he was committed to making sure that both US troops and civilian workers were treated fairly and equitably.
The difference now is that almost every country in South-East Asia has embarked on a similar build-up, making it one of the fastest-growing regions for defence spending in the world.
Reforming American defence procurement does not require structural change, just making use of the Pentagon's clout with suppliers.
But Italy went off the boil as Romania fought back, and the Azzurri started making a catalogue of errors as well as looking lacklustre in defence.
With Kieran Gonzalez making his first start in goal, Weaver was also happier with his defence.
And as the Hull defence - including 18-year-old Liam Cooper, making his Premier League debut - proceeded to fall apart, Liverpool began to run riot.
Meanwhile, Lomu has jumped to the defence of England fans after All Black Aaron Mauger accused some of making racist comments during the match between the two countries at Twickenham last year.
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