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Troops Are Gone but Iraq War Is Not ‘Over’: Meghan L. O’Sullivan

While Americans have been welcoming the “end” of the war in Iraq over the past few days, a political crisis of serious proportions has been unfolding in

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Iraq Can Move Arab States to New Economic Focus

The 23rd Arab League Summit is now under way in Baghdad. Unlike the 22 non-emergency summits that preceded it, this one will be worth watching, and for two

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Israel’s Undersea Gas Bonanza May Spur Mideastern Strife

Egypt’s decision last month to stop selling natural gas to Israel could be a harbinger of increasingly confrontational Egyptian-Israeli relations, an

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Mexican Oil Reforms Are Vital on Both Sides of the Border

In recent days a coalition of Mexican advocacy groups has been protesting in front of Televisa, the country’s largest TV network, to contest the legitimacy of

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Muslim Anger Could Spur Economic Growth

As the violent anti-American protests in the Muslim world subside, those in the region and in the U.S. are wondering whether the upheaval will have a permanent

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Was the Iraq War Worth Its Cost to the U.S.?

Ten years after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, Americans, Iraqis and others are asking whether the past decade of U.S. involvement in Iraq was worth it.

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New China-Russia Gas Pact Is No Big Deal

The deal seems to be little more than an effort to ensure that Putin did not leave China empty-handed.

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The Saudis Won't Let Oil Free-Fall

Saudis are content with current global oil prices but there are political reasons they could be spurred to act against even greater declines.

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Why Saudis Are Holding Strong on Oil

The new regime needs to first project strength. Then, change may come.

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A Better Energy Weapon to Stop Putin

If the goal is to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime, a more considered proposal might be to lift the ban on the export of U.S. crude oil.

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Putin Sees China as a Gas-Hungry Ally

To outsiders, the energy marriage of the one of the world’s largest producers to one of the world’s largest consumers seems obvious and inevitable. 

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Future of Oil Hangs on Iraqi Politics

Even under the best scenario, Iraqi oil production gains are going to be much smaller than previously projected.

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Can Obama Rise to the Moment in Iraq?

To many, President Barack Obama's authorization of airstrikes in Iraq -- and their commencement a few hours ago -- appears to be a major shift in U.S. ...

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Sanctions Alone Won’t Topple Syria’s Assad: Meghan L. O’Sullivan

Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- On Feb. 24, the U.S., European

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Egypt’s Constitution Needs an Expiration Date

Dec. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Egyptians living abroad began voting

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’Energy Independence’ Alone Won’t Boost U.S. Power

Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- “We are finally poised to control

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U.S. Action in Syria Could Sway Iran on Nukes

May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad must

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What Egypt Can Learn From Iraq, and Vice Versa

July 11 (Bloomberg) -- While arguing over the merits of

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40 Years After Embargo, OPEC Is Over a Barrel

Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Today marks the 40th anniversary of

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Another Iraq War? Here’s How to Avoid It

Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Many Americans are surprised to see

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