Iran takes center stage in East-West struggle
In a recent article in Asia Times, commentator Reza Davoodi uses sociopolitical arguments to highlight the critical nature of the decisions facing US and particularly Iran in the next few months:
"Washington may be trying to reestablish ties in unprecedented fashion with Iran for the first time in over 35 years, yet considering the dire economic and geopolitical risks that the US and its closest allies face in the world today, as well as a not-so-rosy history of sanctions, threats and outright acts of war against Iran that are ongoing, Tehran must proceed very cautiously.
Demonstrably less contentious global Eastern and Southern blocs of nations – exemplified by the BRICS and SCO consortiums -- offer Iran safer, more collaborative and technically more solvent alternatives to a risky rapprochement with an increasingly fiscally cornered NATO.
Should, however, the US lift sanctions from Iran and both sides agree to reengage on the world stage, the most ideal future for Iran would be one of balancing her Eastern, Southern and Western relations and interests while remaining economically and politically autonomous. The jury remains out on just how much true autonomy NATO states would be willing to allow Iran to maintain, judging from modern history."
Link to full article in Asia Times.
Ramin Davoodi is a private equity executive and former commodities trader working between Asia, Europe and North America.