I think it is essential that America does not stumble into a stupid war with Iran.

I happen to think that as the Ukraine moves to the West, towards the E.U., eventually towards NATO, it will pave the way also for Russia moving towards the West. Because it will become a logical extension of the same process, and it will eliminate any imperial ambitions.

Nonsense! It is said that the West had a global policy in regard to Islam. That is stupid. There isn't a global Islam.

To resolve conflicts, excessive ambitions and one's own fears and aspirationis must be sacrificed.

Because you can't intervene everywhere, you don't conclude you can't intervene anywhere.

It certainly would be possible for America to redefine its role in the world, especially if, in the short run, America is able to cope effectively with the ongoing dilemma in the Middle East.

Too rich to be relevant to the world's poor, [Europe] attracts immigration but cannot encourage imitation. Too passive regarding international security. Too self-satisfied, it acts as if its central political goal is to become the worlds most comfortable retirement home. Too set in its ways, it fears multicultural diversity