Too late to stem Middle East covert war

Too late to stem Middle East covert war: Whatever the merit of Tehran and Washington's denials that they are moving close to one-on-one negotiations, it is doubtful that any such talks will produce a lasting resolution to the Middle East standoff. The violence in Beirut on Friday is one pointer to how low-intensity warfare between the region's opposing camps may spread to new parts of the region. - Victor Kotsev (Oct 22, '12)