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Symbolism vs. Reality in the Caucasus -- More Reality is Needed

Elin Suleymanov | Posted 10.22.2009 | World

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Elin Suleymanov

A noble effort to overcome dependence of conflicting visions of a common history should not be done at the expense of ignoring the reality of the present and promise of the future.

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Russia Threatened By Energy Wars Soon: Kremlin

Reuters | Posted 06.13.2009 | World

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Russia may face wars on its borders in the near future over control of energy resources, a Kremlin document on security policy said on Wednesday....

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How Deeply is the U.S. involved in the Afghan Drug Trade?

Eric Margolis | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

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Eric Margolis

Special for the Huffington Post By Eric Margolis October 15, 2008 Afghanistan is in a `downward spiral,' the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of S...

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Rumors Of The Next Cold War

Judah Freed | Posted 09.18.2008 | Home

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Judah Freed

No matter how subtly the conquest happens, Russian control of Georgia would amount to an historic shift in the balance of power -- especially as long as the world economy is fueled by oil.

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