Modernism is typically defined as the condition that begins when people realize God is truly dead, and we are therefore on our own.
Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.
To the contrary, I believe the U.S. military has already done all that has been asked of them. Saddam Hussein is on trial. The threat from alleged weapons of mass destruction programs in Iraq has been neutralized.