By Abbas Sarvestani

Axis of good against axis of evil; balance of threat in new world order

More than two decades have passed since US President George W. Bush labeled Iran, Iraq, and North Korea as “axis of evil”. However, this strategy, as the general principle of US foreign policy, has not changed over time. This strategy is rooted in the ancient Rome Empire that was based on making enemies to create unity and convince public opinion about the hegemon's actions.