Welcome back, cold war

This story came up in the New York Times today, and should really start to raise concerns over President Bush's foreign policy. While the "missile shield" isn't necessarily a bad idea, bringing back the cold war is certainly not a great idea. While this is likely little more than political posturing, it could also open up the possibility of Russia selling nuclear technology to nations like Iran, Syria, and North Korea. While not something that should cause an immediate and reactive response, at the very least this is something to keep an eye on.