I don't believe, in the 21st century, in the balance of power system. This is a European idea of the 19th and 20th centuries.
We shouldn't discuss the world of tomorrow in terms of becoming a balance to the United States. The real issue is whether the United States will define herself as part of the U.N. system-or not.
There are differences in the world community. But we have a common interest in a strong multilateral system.
A transitional government is the beginning of a transfer of sovereignty. It's a question of Iraqi security and moving forward with the political process.
