The U.S. seems to have been better at solving problems in dangerous places and keeping peace around the globe than another super power, the late Soviet Union, was at it. Ever since the USA became the sole superpower, it has been acting like a man or woman who, after a long marriage, is suddenly left alone in the house and acts senselessly; he or she starts doing things too many things at the time, and is never sure what to do.

This is exactly how the aggressive steps of the United States of America seem to me. I understand that it is hard to be the only superpower -- the only living creature in the old house. What should America do? Let's stick to our example and see. When you loose your life companion, go and befriend others more than ever. Work more than ever. In the end, try to find another partner.

The U.S. has no big choice. Either it accepts that the new "superpower" is the dispersed group of terrorist around the world -- and that mustn't be accepted -- or he turns to the European Union. Great Britain is just nostalgia for superpower days of yore, and is important just as one member of the European community, with or without Tony Blair.

Let's not try to figure out the future of Iraq. Let's leave that problem to the people of Iraq. They will find their own way, and the road won't be much bloodier without the Americans. The only difference is that there won't be American blood on that road. That difference, unfortunately, is not too important from the point of view of the future of that region. This all means that now is the right time for U.S. troops to go home without feeling guilty.