The basis of association and antagonism among countries has changed over time.

Fascism and communism have not entirely disappeared but have been sidelined certainly, and liberal democracy has come to be accepted, in theory at least, around the world, if not always in practice.

Certainly there are various trans-Islamic political movements, which try to appeal to Muslims in all societies.

When I think of countries that I enjoyed visiting, that I would want to go back to, Italy would be one, Japan would be another. I've only been to Indonesia once or twice and it seems like such a fascinating country. I guess India certainly.

Except under rare circumstances, I don't write responses to criticism.

U.S. foreign policy is in every area impacted by ethnic groups of one sort or another as well as economic groups and regional groups.

America doesn't border on Muslim countries. European countries do and that seems to be a fundamental difference.