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Salon Goodbye to cheap oil

The world's shrinking supply of oil may have disastrous effects on the economy and our security.
  • Our unending war of terror

    Bush's embrace of torture was horrific, but it was hardly the first time Americans have acted like terrorists.
  • "Nuclear weapons are not Kalashnikovs"

    Prior to his meeting with Obama, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari discusses his country's nuclear arsenal, failed peace talks with the Taliban and the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden.
  • The world's new superpower

    China keeps growing even as the global economy melts down. The U.S. may never recover its former place atop the pecking order.
  • Cheney's painful war for torture

    President Obama must fight back against the former vice president by launching investigations into the Bush administration's interrogation policies.
  • Farewell to the American Century

    Americans have perpetuated a mythic version of the past that never even approximated reality and today has become downright malignant.
  • Obama's 100-day report card

    Bloggers, activists, economists and writers grade the president's performance so far. Featuring Sen. Russ Feingold, Dan Savage, Markos, Michael Pollan, Gloria Feldt and many others.
  • The leader of the Pakistani Taliban vows to strike America

    Rival Islamic militant groups are joining forces to make Pakistan into a stronghold -- and are receiving support from Pakistan's ISI intelligence agency.
  • Obama's new way forward in Pakistan and Afghanistan

    An administration white paper argues that the core goal of the U.S. must be to uproot al-Qaida from its safe havens in Pakistan.
  • Israel's pragmatic thug

    To the chagrin of Arabs, Americans and Europeans, Avigdor Lieberman wants to be Israel's next foreign minister. To allay their concerns, he is doing his best to shed his reputation as a virulent racist.
  • Afghanistan's uncertain future

    Our military endeavor and unevenly distributed foreign aid have left the nation divided, not one country, but three.
  • Obama's Middle East moment of truth

    His diplomatic moves are a good start. But does he have the will to challenge Israel?
  • Is a marriage license just a piece of paper?

    As a Universal Life Church minister, I could help my friend get a foreign work visa. Should I sign?
  • Watching Bill Clinton work his magic at Davos

    His rock-star status among world leaders, at a time when America's reputation is in tatters, shows the former president is a major asset to Barack Obama.
  • Obama's Hamas problem

    The president can't afford to continue the Bush administration's policies toward Israel.
  • The Obama effect

    Iraq's approval of the security pact shows that Obama's diplomatic approach is already paying dividends. Now, he must talk to Iran.
  • Awaiting Obama's top lieutenants

    Will it be Chuck Hagel, or even Hillary Clinton, for secretary of state? Will Bob Gates stay at the Pentagon? Obama's national security team remains mostly top secret.
  • Obama and McCain face off

    Friday's debate was no decisive showdown. But for undecided voters watching, did Obama look too green or McCain too mean?
  • An open letter to independent and undecided voters

    You're sick of politics as usual and just want results. Should you pick Obama or McCain?
  • Why Bush folded on Iran

    Reality, of the military and petroleum-based variety, forced the administration to change course. Now Bush sounds like Obama.
  • Why Obama will soon land in Europe

    Many Europeans would like to see him as the next U.S. president. But a transatlantic trip to burnish his credentials will be a balancing act.
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