differentials

Technology differentials can play a role modifying relations between two groups of people. Those who have will always rule those who have not, by force, or by withholding of information/technology. Even though the US may not directly influence some countries, the fact remains that we have the bombs and the military and the only way that some of these groups can fight us is through small guerrilla type operations. We have the superior technology, so the solution on the other side is find a new way to fight. Dr. Strangelove illustrated this quite well. The only way to win against the better armed guy is to not be afraid of dying in the process.