America's Long War = New Cold War
I've already complained that I don't want a "New Cold War" - but now it seems that I will get one - whether I want it or not - from the The Guardian today
Last week US defence chiefs unveiled their plan for battling global Islamist extremism. They envisage a conflict fought in dozens of countries and for decades to come.
Are we ready for a conflict fought "in dozens of countries" for "decades to come" ?
Nobody wants this ... but it seems to be happening anyway
Coming Soon: The "Islamic Domino Theory"
Which goes something like "if Saudi Arabia falls - they all fall" - except some people see the Saudis as part of the problem rather than part of the solution.
Are we in the New Cold War yet?
Tags: chomsky cold war new cold war jihadis terrorism