Back in the USSR.

Offers the author's thoughts on the United States invasion of Iraq. The importance of U.S. alliances and treaties in promoting democracy and capitalism; The role of Soviet Union in creating instability in Europe; The influence of rhetoric comparing the cold war to the war on terrorism; Criticism of Americans for their arrogance and failure to adhere to the rule of law; Idea that radical Islam cannot be defeated with military power alone; Opinion that the Bush administration was not interested in any dialogue with the Arab world; Criticism of the U.S. for not trying to convince European countries that a war in Iraq was necessary; View that Pentagon leadership is made up of narrow-minded nationalists.