Iran Gambles with Russia-Georgia Conflict
Kaveh L. Afrasiabi, Asia Times | August 18, 2008
Iran remains mute on Georgia crisis. ++ US-Russia rift could spoil Iran Six negotiations; or increase Russia's engagement. ++ Historical ties to Georgia and more recent fears of Russian aggressiveness should lead Iran to condemn this violation of Georgian sovereignty. ++ Tehran needs to act as an impartial mediator. ++ An adverse effect on Russian-Iranian relations has to be risked. ++ Post-9/11 US-invasions and Russia's exercise of power substantially the same ++ Georgia and the failure of Doha show resurging Cold War bifurcations.
