Luttwak is one of those old school, gimlet-eyed, cold war lords of realpolitik. Speaks a jillion languages. Only concerned with strategy. Not much resemblance to a tie-dyed teen there. Having him come out and say this is almost like having Henry Kissinger say it. Of course Brent Scowcroft said basically the same thing like 2 years ago, and he's another guy you wouldnt be likely to see spinning at a Phish concert.