>How are they helping maintain global geopolitical harmony? Their actions seem to be doing the opposite

That depends on where you sit, doesn't it? Balance of power. The West constantly talking about spreading democracy around the globe isn't appealing to non-democratic governments.

> The West constantly talking about spreading democracy around the globe isn't appealing to non-democratic governments.

Arguably, the level of pro-democracy proselytizing could be construed as an act of war through clandestine psychological operations.

They keep the bacon flowing, for one. They invest in sustainability initiatives. They conduct anti-terrorism training exercises with their neighbors.

Plenty of other things, I’m sure.