I have to disagree.
There is no way we can logically cede that territory back the USSR redux.
The Soviets didn’t implode symbolicly. They literally were starved of cash.
They had attempted to build a pipeline from Iran to USSR and our support of the Mujahadeen was part of the strategy that eventually broke them.
With the new trillions in resources, we are definitely not going anywhere. The Chinese control much of those resources and with this newfound resource for say lithium, we can now diversify suppliers.
Guess who else we are not going to enable the completion of the “String of Pearls” strategy?
Yep, China. We cannot give it for another very good reason.
We currently have Iran surrounded and can base from any country that touches the border of Iran.
We can cause them trouble for years and influence unrest until the people of Iran are free.
Pretty cool, huh?
I didn’t mention Russia, but I do know that President Karzai is reported to be talking with Pakistan and with the Taliban (to incorporate the Taliban in his government) and that he’s getting tired of the U.S. and he doesn’t think the U.S. can help any longer in Afghanistan.
That’s not me that saying that, but the reports coming out of Afghanistan as to what President Karzai is doing ...