Obama's willingness to open talks with Iran suggests that he, unlike McCain, recognizes this reality - and that his foreign policy approach is far from naïve. By opening a dialogue with Khamenei, the next U.S. president could seriously undermine general international perceptions of Ahmadinejad's power, while bringing Iran and the United States closer to reconciliation.
>>>Barring an attack on Iran before George Bush leaves office, I think by the time the new President is inaugurated there may also be some major changes in Iran, shifting power bases yet again.
