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How Obama Can Further U.S.-Iran Relations

Eric Margolis | Posted 03.26.2009 | World


Eric Margolis

President Barack Obama, who says he wants to open serious talks with Iran and establish better relations will have his work cut out for him. His first step is to read Iran's modern history.

Energy Lessons for Europe and the U.S. from the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo

Charles D. Ferguson | Posted 02.15.2009 | World


Charles D. Ferguson

While feeling angry is justified in a crisis, the governments would be best advised not to get mad at Russia but to get more secure in energy supplies and smarter in energy usage.

Behind Skyrocketing Oil Prices

Robert Weissman | Posted 06.07.2008 | Business


Robert Weissman

Market manipulation may be contributing to the recent oil price spike -- though even in the worst case, it is only part of the story.