John Tirman
WE OFTEN hear that the US-Iran confrontation is a new Cold War -- a highly charged ideological rivalry with nuclear capabilities on each side and "proxy" wars pursued for geostrategic advantage. While there are resemblances, the standoff is not like the US-Soviet conflict. In fact, it could be dangerous to think that it is. (Full article: 638 words)
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