sepehr: As an American (of Lebanese descent), I can categorically state – I do not WANT to own any part of the ME!
You are correct stating “Nobody made the US the policeman of the world.” Please believe me when I say I wish we weren’t. However, if it were not for the USA, where would the WORLD be today? I’ll let you answer that one since I’m interested in just exactly how ‘worldly’ and ‘historical’ your views are.
On your statement of “accepting Iran as a super-power” – do you think attaining nuclear weapons only achieves that moniker?
Now back to the point of the post – I’m not sure (unconvinced, as dougf said) about Iran’s intentions. There is logic behind the author’s point yet there is also logic against it. I firmly believe Iran’s rulers are acting in self-interest first as that is only human nature. However, as to exactly what that self-interest is, I don’t know. Time will tell.
